The election of 1828
A. saw Andrew Jackson sweep most of New England.
B. saw Andrew Jackson receive the largest majority in American political history.
C. was decided by the House of Representatives.
D. represented to Jacksonians a victory for the forces of privilege.
E. saw the emergence of a new two-party system.
E
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During the Spanish-American War, African Americans in the military __________
A) found segregation and discrimination similar to civilian life B) were treated as equals and given opportunities for advancements C) had little opportunity to distinguish themselves in battle D) were able to pressure the government for civil rights reforms E) were never allowed command positions
The third-century bishop Cyprian's warning against the dangers of corrupt priests supported the cause of the
A) Manicheans B) Donatists C) Pelagians C) Machiavellians
The Plains Indians __________
a. were organized into one large and powerful tribal group b. were an insignificant proportion of the total Native American population in the United States in 1870 c. were a complex of tribes, cultures, and bands that assigned most work on the basis of gender d. were at a distinct disadvantage when fighting whites because of their weapons e. had advanced farming techniques and complex building structures
Which of the following statements regarding the Kansas-Nebraska Act is FALSE?
A. It explicitly repealed the Missouri Compromise. B. It created two new territories. C. It was sponsored by Henry Clay. D. It led to the creation of the Republican Party. E. It divided and destroyed the Whig Party.